Diarrhea Articles A-Z
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Diarrhea is a symptom in which watery, loose stools occur more than three times a day. This eMedTV article presents an overview of diarrhea, including details about its possible causes, how it may lead to dehydration, and when to see a doctor for it.
There are many possible causes of diarrhea, such as viral infections, bacterial infections, and parasites. This eMedTV article discusses these and other diarrhea causes, such as Crohn's disease, lactose intolerance, and medications such as digoxin.
In most cases, the best diarrhea cure is time. However, as explained in this portion of the eMedTV archives, there is no cure for diarrhea that results from Crohn's disease; the condition may cause intermittent diarrhea throughout a lifetime.
For people trying to treat or prevent diarrhea, diet is an important consideration. This eMedTV segment provides dietary tips for people recovering from acute diarrhea and offers suggestions for preventing traveler's diarrhea when traveling abroad.
Children with diarrhea can become dehydrated quickly, which may lead to serious health problems. This eMedTV article discusses diarrhea in children, including details about what may cause it and tips on how to identify signs of dehydration.
When people have diarrhea, symptoms that may accompany it may include nausea, bloating, and fever. This eMedTV article identifies other symptoms that may occur along with diarrhea, including those that may indicate a serious health problem.
In many cases of diarrhea, treatment may only involve replacing lost fluids to prevent dehydration. This eMedTV resource discusses treatment of diarrhea caused by bacterial infections, medical conditions (such as celiac disease), and other problems.
Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools occurring more than three times a day. This eMedTV segment provides a brief overview of diarrhea and provides a link to more information. Dirrhea is a common misspelling of diarrhea.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains how Giardia -- a one-celled, microscopic parasite -- causes illness in humans, and also provides information on symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent an infection.
This eMedTV segment offers valuable Giardia facts on transmission, symptoms, and prevention methods. Information is also presented describing the parasite, where it can be found, and how common it is.
